Abortion Recovery

We are here for you.

If you’ve had an abortion, you already know it can be a traumatic experience. Maybe you felt like you had no other option. Whatever your circumstances, know this: it is not the end of your story. No, you can’t undo the past, but you are valuable, and your story is still being written.

The following list has been designed to help you identify symptoms in your life that may be related to a past abortion experience.

Some of these symptoms may pertain to you:

Sadness

Feelings of loss

Guilt

Regret

Recurring thoughts about the abortion(s)

Crying episodes

Anxiety

Inability to sustain an intimate relationship

Preoccupation with anniversaries, i.e., date of the abortion(s) or due date(s)

Obsession with children or childbearing issues

Avoidance of small children and babies

Increased alcohol use

Drug abuse

Repeat abortions

Multiple sexual relationships

Engaging in any of the following to excess: school, work, exercise, eating, or dieting

Difficulty sleeping

Feelings of numbness

Lack of self-esteem

Suicidal impulses

Desire for secrecy about the abortion

Disinterest in sex

If this list describes you, take heart. There is hope for you—you don’t have to stay where you are!

If you are experiencing these or similar symptoms and would like to talk with a trained, non-judgmental counselor in a confidential environment, please call Pathways of Pella at 641-628-4827 or 1-800-395-HELP or come in during our office hours (listed below).